stream
Translation
stream, brook, flow, current
Examples
A small stream runs through the forest.
A small stream runs through the forest.
There was a steady stream of traffic.
There was a steady stream of traffic.
I watched a live stream of the concert.
I watched a live stream of the concert.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) stream of ((sth.)) a continuous flow of something A stream of people left the theatre.
((a)) stream ((runs/flows)) a small river moves A clear stream runs behind the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brook, river, flow, current; Antonyms: stagnation
Etymology
From Old English 'strēam', meaning a course of water. It is related to the German word 'Strom'.
Memory Tips
Think of a continuous 'stream' of anything flowing, like water, data, or people.